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X578 THJ

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 THJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge recomend replacement

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge recomend replacement

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 119,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge recomend replacement

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge recomend replacement

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,925 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,812 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,820 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake flexi hoses in poor condition

movement in all top suspension mountings

nearside headlamp set on upper limit

rear brake pipes corroded suggest attention

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake flexi hoses in poor condition

movement in all top suspension mountings

nearside headlamp set on upper limit

rear brake pipes corroded suggest attention

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,159 miles

closing sills corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rearmetal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,322 miles

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,322 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,266 miles

front disc's corroded and lipped

blow from rear exhaust joint

both inner cv gaiters leaking

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

dampness around gearbox

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,900 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,018 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 52,018 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,819 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 44,819 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyers worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,402 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

steering wheel pealing

Fail 4 Nov 2006 38,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drive belt cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

steering wheel pealing

Pass 12 Nov 2005 35,096 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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X578 THJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X578 THJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X578 THJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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